About
Ira F. Cummings is an experienced Brand Strategist and Designer based out of Boston, Massachusetts. He has a diverse skill set with a focus on creating brands that speak with a unique voice. Working primarily for small– and medium-sized design firms, he has worked in fields as varied as tech start-ups, non-profits, retail, apparel as well as the entertainment industry.
The Story
Born in the north-country of Vermont, Ira developed a love for Punk Rock and Hardcore music in his teenage years. It was during this formative part of his youth that he developed the D.I.Y. ethic that is a part of his everyday life. Deciding to strike out into unknown territory for his education, he attended Syracuse University and majored in Illustration, with a concentration in Printmaking. Ira embarked on an intensive path of intellectual study, with a heavy course-load in visual communication, but also art history, writing, and philosophy. Following his undergraduate education, he returned to Vermont and worked in the design department at Select Design, where he learned the intricacies of brand creation and development. A move to Providence, Rhode Island, expanded his outlook and his experience. Following several freelance opportunities, he landed a position at Hamilton Hughes Design in Boston. Their varied client base allowed him to work with both players in technology industry as well as small local artists. In 2007, he accepted an opportunity from Alphabet Arm Design. As a designer there, he develops scores of brands for small-to-medium sized businesses, as well as working with internationally known performing artists.
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